Posted on 10/17/2018
SailGP today set out to redefine sailing with the launch of its new global racing league: five grand prix events featuring six national teams on identical wingsailed F50s – the world’s fastest, most technologically advanced catamarans. Spearheaded by Larry Ellison and Sir Russell Coutts, in season one, SailGP will bring intensely competitive, high-speed inshore racing to fans in Sydney; San Francisco; New York; Cowes, U.K.; and Marseille, France, as world-class crews compete for the championship
- SailGP set to redefine sailing with thrilling new fan-centric grand prix racing circuit
- International league to feature six national teams, visiting five iconic, inshore venues starting with Sydney in February 2019
- Teams will race identical wingsailed F50s – supercharged catamarans capable of breaking the 50-knot barrier
- Season culminates with single, $1 milli...